Dahlia tubers are the bulbous roots of the plant, and they also act as "bulbs". When planted, a tuber will grow into a dahlia, much like a potato works. Growing dahlias and their stunning flowers from ...

Use a sharp knife to divide tubers. Tubers need to be stored in a cool, dark area with some humidity. Stone explains that the ...

Mulching during the growing season can slow down a dahlia's growth, and doing so over the winter may cause tubers to rot. These vigorous bloomers are nevertheless somewhat temperamental when it comes ...

Pergola’s are the hottest garden trend, and this summer, thousands more gardeners will transform their outdoor space with a ...

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SUMMER has arrived early and with temperatures rising, we want to spend as much time as possible enjoying the garden. If you ...

WITH warmer weather upon us, many people are turning their attention to their gardens and sprucing them up for summer. And if ...

Pick some popular varieties when the Southeastern Michigan Dahlia Society (SEMDS ... novice gardeners and experienced growers, including tubers cultivated by SEMDS members for growing in Michigan.

Tonry dons a rain slicker to return to dividing hundreds of dahlia tubers stacked high in the basement that are sold online to home growers. Grant Family Farm is not alone in finding that flowers ...

Advertising Plant tubers 4 to 6 inches deep in fertile soil ... Harris says the average 4-foot-tall dahlia will grow to around 18 inches in diameter, so space plants at least 12 to 18 inches ...

For example, the way you plant tulip bulbs will be different to how you’d plant dahlia tubers. Spending some time getting to ...

We are halfway through May and with the sun hopefully here to stay, there are some gardening jobs you need to do before June.